Social Work Manager- Pediatrics
About The Position
Join our Pediatric Social Work team as Social Work Manager — a leadership role with impact, influence, and heart. What you’ll do Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary social work team, providing clinical and administrative supervision, coaching, and performance management. Elevate care coordination across Case Management, Utilization Management and clinical teams to drive timely, patient-centered transitions and shorten length-of-stay for complex pediatric patients. Shape programs and policy: partner with the Director on strategy, staffing, budgeting, performance metrics, and quality improvement initiatives across the Medical Center and JHHS network. Build bridges with community partners, academic programs, and internal committees to standardize best practices, support research/education, and advance population health. Provide direct clinical services as needed and support training/supervision of students and volunteers. Why this role matters You’ll combine expert clinical practice with operational leadership to transform pediatric patient outcomes — influencing system-level change while mentoring the next generation of social workers. What we’re looking for MSW and LCSW-C (required) with Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor credential (MD). 5–7+ years’ post-master’s experience (including at least 2 years in healthcare) with strong clinical, programmatic, and supervisory expertise. Exceptional clinical judgment, change-management ability, and strong communication skills. Proficiency with electronic health records and data-driven quality improvement. Preferred: specialty certifications (OSW-C, ACM-SW, APSWH-C). Perks & culture Meaningful pediatric focus — make a difference for children and families every day. Collaborative, academic-medical environment with opportunities for research, teaching, and professional growth. If you’re a seasoned LCSW-C leader who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence and operational leadership, we’d love to meet you. Apply today.
Requirements
- MSW and LCSW-C (required) with Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor credential (MD).
- 5–7+ years’ post-master’s experience (including at least 2 years in healthcare) with strong clinical, programmatic, and supervisory expertise.
- Exceptional clinical judgment, change-management ability, and strong communication skills.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and data-driven quality improvement.
Nice To Haves
- specialty certifications (OSW-C, ACM-SW, APSWH-C)
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary social work team, providing clinical and administrative supervision, coaching, and performance management.
- Elevate care coordination across Case Management, Utilization Management and clinical teams to drive timely, patient-centered transitions and shorten length-of-stay for complex pediatric patients.
- Shape programs and policy: partner with the Director on strategy, staffing, budgeting, performance metrics, and quality improvement initiatives across the Medical Center and JHHS network.
- Build bridges with community partners, academic programs, and internal committees to standardize best practices, support research/education, and advance population health.
- Provide direct clinical services as needed and support training/supervision of students and volunteers.
Benefits
- Opportunities for Career Growth – Build a meaningful career with access to professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways.
- Collaborative and Inclusive Environment – Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who value mutual respect, innovation, and teamwork.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package – Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Meaningful pediatric focus — make a difference for children and families every day.
- Collaborative, academic-medical environment with opportunities for research, teaching, and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
